This column was originally published in the CNN Belief Blog. Jesus isn’t up for re-election this year. He’s an uncontested incumbent of sorts. But that hasn’t stopped presidential candidates from claiming his endorsement and hoping to ride his royal robe into the White House. They invoke his name to summon votes the way his Apostles once … Read more

Since we are close upon fireworks and Independence Day celebrations, this is a good time to ask the question: Is America now—or has it ever been—a Christian nation? It is a contentious topic. Just Google “Founding Fathers” and “Christian” (or some variant thereof) and you’ll get an idea of just how intense this debate really is. There … Read more